Sony W380 vs Sony W650
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Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony W380 versus Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W380 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W380 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W650
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W380
W650 | W380 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W650
W380 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W380 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W380 compared to the W650.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W380 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and W650.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W380 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W380 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $44 | $140 |